Lindsay Kline was a Chinaman bowler of considerable ability who took a hat-trick in his second Test. However, due to the vagaries of fate, he is remembered for two immortal feats with the bat. Arunabha Sengupta pays tribute to the man whose overseas bowling average read a very impressive 15.35.
Read MoreGeoff Noblet : Numbered days that stretched to 67 years
The man who died 67 years after the doctors had given up on him … by Mayukh Ghosh
Read MoreTim Zoehrer: Wrong place at the wrong time
Tim Zoehrer was in the wrong place at the wrong time, writes Abhishek Mukherjee
Read MoreVic Richardson: Champion Sporting All-rounder
Vic Richardson, the former Australian captain, was born on September 7, 1894. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of one of the greatest sporting all-rounders of all time.
Read MoreTom Wills: The first great Australian sportsperson
Tom Wills, the first great Australian sportsperson, was born on August 19, 1835
Read MoreJohnny ‘Unaarrimin’ Mullagh: The greatest aboriginal cricketer of his day
Unaarrimin, also known as Johnny Mullagh, born August 13, 1841, was the greatest Aboriginal cricketer of his day and the hero of the famed 1868 tour of England. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of this magnificent athlete.
Read MoreAllan Border: The Transformer of Australia
Allan Border, born July 27, 1955, was for years the only link Australia had to greatness. Border plodded along alone amidst men of limited ability and experience. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the man who moulded a team of stragglers into a world class outfit, and along the way became the first man to score 11,000 runs in Tests.
Read MoreDennis Lillee: Template of fast bowling greatness
Dennis Lillee, born July 18, 1949, was one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time who is considered the patron saint of skilful intimidation by the modern speedsters. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of this immensely colourful man, who battled through pain and debilitating injuries to end his career as a legend.
Read MoreEric Freeman: The forgotten cricketer who loved the game
Eric Freeman was born on July 13, 1944
Read MoreBob Crockett: 'Chief Justice' and pioneer of the Australian Willow
Robert Maxwell Crockett umpired 32 Test matches. And after retiring at the age of 63, he took to manufacturing cricket bats and left a lasting impression in that domain as well. Pradip Dhole sketches the life and career of this versatile cricket person.
David Hookes: Unfulfilled promises, incomplete life
David Hookes, born May 3, 1955, was an explosive batsman whose talent never quite lived up to the expectations. Like his career, the life of the man also ended rather needlessly with plenty of promises unfulfilled. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career and the tragic death of the South Australian cricketer.
Read MoreCraig McDermott: Exhilarating highs, sudden plunges
Craig McDermott, born April 14, 1965, was one of the most successful of Australian fast bowlers whose career was forever plagued by injuries. Arunabha Sengupta looks at the career of the man who ended his playing days as the second highest wicket-taker for Australia after Dennis Lillee.
Read MoreJimmy Matthews: The double-hattrick man
The man with two hat-tricks in the same Test match was born on Apr 3, 1884. Mayukh Ghosh writes about his feat and the tragic life.
George Giffen: One of the greatest all-rounders of Australia
George Giffen, born on March 27, 1859, was one of the greatest all-rounders in the history of cricket. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a legend who was one of the top cricketers of the 19th century.
Read MoreVernon Ransford - the first elegant left-handed batsman
Vernon Ransford, born March 20, 1885, was one of the first aesthetic left-handed batsmen to grace the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who unfortunately played his last Test match at the age of 26.
Read MoreRodney Hogg: The brash and aggressive bazooka
The tearaway Rodney Hogg was born March 5, 1951. Abhishek Mukherjee looks at the career of a fast bowler who, despite a fantastic start, faded away earlier than he was supposed to.
Read MoreDon Tallon: Don Bradman's first choice keeper
Don Tallon, born February 17, 1916, was considered by Don Bradman to be the greatest wicketkeeper he had ever seen. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the career of the stumper who kept to the pace of Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller and the spin of Colin McCool and Bill O’Reilly with equal aplomb.
Read MoreBill Lawry: The Corpse with Pads on
Bill Lawry, one of the most courageous opening batsmen ever, was born February 11, 1937. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at the career of a man who played cricket the hard way — both as batsman and captain — whose career ended rather sadly as a punishment for being outspoken.
Read MoreBobby Simpson: Australia's saviour in many ways
Bobby Simpson, undoubtedly one of the most versatile men linked to cricket, was born February 3, 1936. Abhishek Mukherjee looks back at a figure who had served Australian cricket for four decades in every possible way.
Read MoreMonty Noble: Great All-rounder, Supreme Captain
Monty Noble, born January 28, 1873, was one of the best all-rounders produced by Australia and one of the greatest ever captains of the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was known for his skills in every department and the plenty of innovations he introduced into the game.
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